Comment
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 20932
Received: 14/03/2020
Respondent: Bunwell Parish Council
This broad brush approach is not appropriate for small villages. Given the consultation covers 2026 – 2038, 12 years, a ‘maximum’ of 3 houses is modest and generally insufficient. For example small businesses such as the local shop are dependent upon village trade, and with perpetually increasing costs, businesses need growth not stagnation. Also, too many times we hear families saying their children can’t afford a house in the village given cost and poor availability. The current process of ‘call for sites’ does work, thereafter examining what is required including sensible debate between the District Council and the Parish Council.
This broad brush approach is not appropriate for small villages. Given the consultation covers 2026 – 2038, 12 years, a ‘maximum’ of 3 houses is modest and generally insufficient. For example small businesses such as the local shop are dependent upon village trade, and with perpetually increasing costs, businesses need growth not stagnation. Also, too many times we hear families saying their children can’t afford a house in the village given cost and poor availability. The current process of ‘call for sites’ does work, thereafter examining what is required including sensible debate between the District Council and the Parish Council.